link

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈliŋk

: a connecting structure: such as

a(1)

: a single ring or division of a chain

(2)

: one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length

: cuff link

: bond sense 3c

: an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion

especially : a short connecting rod with a hole or pin at each end

: the fusible member of an electrical fuse

: something analogous to a link of chain: such as

: a segment of sausage in a chain

: a connecting element or factor

found a link between smoking and cancer

: a unit in a communication system

: an identifier attached to an element in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements

especially : one (such as a hyperlink) in a computer file

link

2 of 4

verb (1)

linked; linking; links

transitive verb

: to couple or connect by or as if by a link

intransitive verb

: to become connected by or as if by a link

—often used with up

the band linked up with a new record label

linker noun

link

3 of 4

noun (2)

: a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets

link

4 of 4

verb (2)

linked; linking; links

intransitive verb

Scotland

: to skip smartly along

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank

Noun (2)

perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus, from Greek lychnos; akin to Greek leukos white — more at light

Verb (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun (2)

1526, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1715, in the meaning defined above

link 1 of 2

verb

as in to connect

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she linked the flowers together to form a long chain

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

connect
chain
string
couple
integrate
interlink
hook
interconnect
join
combine
yoke
wire
compound
conjugate
hitch
concatenate
cord
catenate
weld
interlock
fuse
dovetail
cement
intermesh
articulate
unite
coalesce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

separate
disconnect
split
part
unlink
uncouple
unhitch
divide
detach
sever
disunite
disengage
dissever
disjoin
unchain
unyoke
disjoint
rupture
cleave
sunder

as in to associate

to think of (something) in combination since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

connect
associate
correlate
identify
relate
compare
equate
group
join
liken
tie (together)
lump (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

separate
distinguish
differentiate
contrast
set off
discriminate

link

2 of 2

noun

as in sausage

a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links

Synonyms & Similar Words

sausage
hot dog
banger
wiener
bologna
liver sausage
wurst
weiner
frankfurter
liver pudding
wienerwurst
blood sausage
liverwurst
pepperoni
salami
frank
blood pudding
knockwurst
knackwurst
kielbasa
Vienna sausage
weenie

as in bond

a uniting or binding force or influence those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

bond
tie
linkage
connection
cord
cement
knot
attachment
ligature
nexus
linkup
joint
yoke
union
fastening
hookup
sympathy
limit
tie-up
shackle
handcuff
restriction
limitation
affection
fondness
constraint
trammel
curb
manacle
hampering
restraint
fetter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

parting
separation
detaching
release
disengaging
emancipation
freedom
unbinding
liberation
untying
unfastening
unfettering
untieing

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

单词	link
释义	link 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈliŋk 1 : a connecting structure: such as a(1) : a single ring or division of a chain (2) : one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length b : cuff link c : bond sense 3c d : an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion especially : a short connecting rod with a hole or pin at each end e : the fusible member of an electrical fuse 2 : something analogous to a link of chain: such as a : a segment of sausage in a chain b : a connecting element or factor found a link between smoking and cancer c : a unit in a communication system d : an identifier attached to an element in a system (such as an index term in a database) in order to indicate or permit connection with other similarly identified elements especially : one (such as a hyperlink) in a computer file link 2 of 4 verb (1) linked; linking; links transitive verb : to couple or connect by or as if by a link intransitive verb : to become connected by or as if by a link —often used with up the band linked up with a new record label linker noun link 3 of 4 noun (2) : a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets link 4 of 4 verb (2) linked; linking; links intransitive verb Scotland : to skip smartly along Synonyms Noun (1) banger [British] sausage wurst Verb (1) catenate chain compound concatenate conjugate connect couple hitch hook interconnect interlink join yoke See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank Noun (2) perhaps modification of Medieval Latin linchinus candle, alteration of Latin lychnus, from Greek lychnos; akin to Greek leukos white — more at light Verb (2) origin unknown First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun (2) 1526, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 1715, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing link cross-link chain-link fence cuff link hot link missing link link arms weak link weakest link cross-link chain-link fence cuff link hot link missing link link arms weak link weakest link See More Kids Definition link 1 of 2 noun ˈliŋk 1 : a single ring of a chain 2 : something that connects : connection Is there a link between dinosaurs and birds? 3 : hyperlink link 2 of 2 verb linked; linking 1 : to physically join or connect The towns are linked by a road. 2 : to show or suggest a connection A gang was linked to the crime. link 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to connect to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she linked the flowers together to form a long chain Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance connect chain string couple integrate interlink hook interconnect join combine yoke wire compound conjugate hitch concatenate cord catenate weld interlock fuse dovetail cement intermesh articulate unite coalesce Antonyms & Near Antonyms separate disconnect split part unlink uncouple unhitch divide detach sever disunite disengage dissever disjoin unchain unyoke disjoint rupture cleave sunder See More 2 as in to associate to think of (something) in combination since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes Synonyms & Similar Words connect associate correlate identify relate compare equate group join liken tie (together) lump (together) Antonyms & Near Antonyms separate distinguish differentiate contrast set off discriminate link 2 of 2 noun 1 as in sausage a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links Synonyms & Similar Words sausage hot dog banger wiener bologna liver sausage wurst weiner frankfurter liver pudding wienerwurst blood sausage liverwurst pepperoni salami frank blood pudding knockwurst knackwurst kielbasa Vienna sausage weenie 2 as in bond a uniting or binding force or influence those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents Synonyms & Similar Words bond tie linkage connection cord cement knot attachment ligature nexus linkup joint yoke union fastening hookup sympathy limit tie-up shackle handcuff restriction limitation affection fondness constraint trammel curb manacle hampering restraint fetter Antonyms & Near Antonyms parting separation detaching release disengaging emancipation freedom unbinding liberation untying unfastening unfettering untieing See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of link are associate, combine, connect, join, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty The words associate and link are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society Although the words combine and link have much in common, combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music The synonyms connect and link are sometimes interchangeable, but connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations The words join and link can be used in similar contexts, but join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win While the synonyms relate and link are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew While in some cases nearly identical to link, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic Phrases Containing link link (up) link (up)
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